Controversial telco security reforms to become law | iTnews

The Australian parliament has officially given the stamp of approval to reforms that force the country’s telcos to inform the government of any changes they plan to make to their networks as well as their procurement intentions.

The telecommunications sector security reforms (TSSR) were first flagged in 2015, has passed both houses with a handful of tweaks to sooth Telco/ISPs.

Australian Privacy Act

Mandatory Data Breach Notification SchemeFebruary 22nd, 2018

From 22 February 2018, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) will include a mandatory data breach notification scheme. This means you will have to alert authorities and all affected individuals about any ‘eligible data breach’ which takes place in your company.